Posted 25 July, 2026
High Net Worth Private Client Solicitor Role - Leeds
qed legal
Leeds, ENG, GB
Full Time
Job Description
Private Client Solicitor | Leeds | 3–6 Years' PQE Are you a Private Client Solicitor looking to take the next step in your career with a well-established UK Top 100 law firm? An excellent opportunity has arisen for an ambitious solicitor to join a highly regarded Private Client team in Leeds. Working alongside experienced Partners and specialists, you'll benefit from exposure to high-quality work, genuine career progression and the opportunity to build lasting relationships with a loyal client base. This is an ideal role for someone who enjoys working on technically interesting matters and wants to be part of a collaborative team where quality of service comes first. The Role You'll manage your own varied caseload while supporting senior members of the team on more complex matters, including:\n
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- Drafting Wills and advising on estate planning and inheritance tax mitigation \n
- Trust creation, administration and ongoing trustee advice \n
- Probate and estate administration, including high-value and complex estates \n
- Lasting Powers of Attorney \n
- Business succession planning \n
- Deeds of Variation \n
- Advising clients with UK and overseas assets \n
- Working closely with accountants, financial advisers and other professionals to deliver joined-up advice \n
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- Around 3–6 years' PQE in Private Client \n
- Experience handling a broad range of Private Client matters independently \n
- Strong technical knowledge of Wills, Probate, Trusts and Estate Planning \n
- STEP qualification (or a desire to work towards it) would be advantageous but is by no means essential \n
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- Competitive salary based on experience \n
- High-quality, varied and often complex work \n
- Clear opportunities for career progression \n
- A supportive and collaborative team environment \n
- Ongoing training and professional development \n
- The chance to work alongside recognised specialists in the field \n
- A strong pipeline of quality work from an established client base \n
